Haut-de-Bosdarros facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haut-de-Bosdarros
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Town Hall of Haut-de-Bosdarros
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 Haut-de-Bosdarros
Location in France
Haut-de-Bosdarros
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Pau |
| Canton | Nay-Ouest |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de la Vath Vielha |
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12.31 km2 (4.75 sq mi) |
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257 |
| • Density | 20.88/km2 (54.07/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64257 /64800
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| Elevation | 251–445 m (823–1,460 ft) (avg. 262 m or 860 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Haut-de-Bosdarros is a small and peaceful village located in the southwestern part of France. It is known as a "commune," which is a type of local government area in France, similar to a town or a small district. This charming place is nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, an administrative region in the country.
About Haut-de-Bosdarros
Haut-de-Bosdarros is a quiet community where people live and work. It is part of the larger administrative system of France. The village is located in a beautiful area, not far from the famous Pyrenees mountains.
Location and Geography
Haut-de-Bosdarros is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The village sits at an average height of about 262 meters (860 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 251 meters (823 feet), and its highest point reaches 445 meters (1,460 feet). The total area of the commune is 12.31 square kilometers (4.75 square miles). This makes it a relatively small but scenic place.
The village is part of the Pau arrondissement and the Nay-Ouest canton. These are smaller administrative divisions that help organize local services and government.
People and Government
As of 2006, the population of Haut-de-Bosdarros was 257 people. This shows it is a very small and close-knit community. The local government of the commune is led by a mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean Arriubergé. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the village's affairs. This includes things like local services and community projects.
The commune is also part of an intercommunality group called Communauté de communes de la Vath Vielha. These groups allow several communes to work together on shared projects and services, like waste management or public transport. This helps smaller villages share resources and improve life for their residents.
